Senior Technician: Electrical Services
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S10 2TN |
| Company: | University of Sheffield |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2185-44003450 |
Summary
University of Sheffield
Job Reference Number:
2185
Working Pattern:
Grade 6: Full time, 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering
School:
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Senior Engineering Technician : Electronic Services
Join our dynamic team at a leading University!
Are you an experienced technician ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in a research environment?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior professional to lead hands-on technical work, provide expert guidance, and play a pivotal role in supporting world-class engineering research within a collaborative and stimulating University setting.
As a key member within the School's Electronic Services team, you'll be based in our well-equipped Electrical Workshops, supporting activities across the main campus and satellite sites (including Buxton & ICAIR). You'll work closely with the Technical Manager and colleagues while taking the lead on:
● Leading the manufacture of bespoke specialist equipment and components for cutting-edge research projects
● Integrating control systems and delivering complex tailored solutions
● Providing technical expertise and support to undergraduate projects, postgraduate research, and Faculty of Engineering collaborators
● Analysing and working from detailed technical documentation to deliver high-quality outcomes
This is a true hands-on senior role diverse, varied, and highly rewarding with a strong focus on creating custom solutions that directly enable groundbreaking research.
Job Reference Number:
2185
Working Pattern:
Grade 6: Full time, 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering
School:
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Senior Engineering Technician : Electronic Services
Join our dynamic team at a leading University!
Are you an experienced technician ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in a research environment?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior professional to lead hands-on technical work, provide expert guidance, and play a pivotal role in supporting world-class engineering research within a collaborative and stimulating University setting.
As a key member within the School's Electronic Services team, you'll be based in our well-equipped Electrical Workshops, supporting activities across the main campus and satellite sites (including Buxton & ICAIR). You'll work closely with the Technical Manager and colleagues while taking the lead on:
● Leading the manufacture of bespoke specialist equipment and components for cutting-edge research projects
● Integrating control systems and delivering complex tailored solutions
● Providing technical expertise and support to undergraduate projects, postgraduate research, and Faculty of Engineering collaborators
● Analysing and working from detailed technical documentation to deliver high-quality outcomes
This is a true hands-on senior role diverse, varied, and highly rewarding with a strong focus on creating custom solutions that directly enable groundbreaking research.